Pekin, ND

North Dakota

Pekin is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 61. Residents earn $58,125 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
61 Population 244/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $23,939 per capita
$60,000 Home Value
$825 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,125
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.3%
7% higher than US avg

How Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population61
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$23,939
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$234M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden11.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation1,471 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+92.7%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries4

Is Pekin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pekin receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pekin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pekin is $58,125, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pekin is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Pekin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches, including 59.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Pekin has a population of 61 with a density of 244 people per square mile. The median age is 49.8 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

61
Total Population
244
People / sq mi
49.8yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pekin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pekin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pekin is $58,125, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Pekin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,125
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,939
Avg Weekly Wage$902
IRS Avg AGI$79,318

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.3%
7% above US avg
Establishments (County)180
County GDP$234M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare13
Retail12

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Pekin is $60,000, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg
Rent Burden11.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.0%

Property Tax

In Pekin, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pekin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate73.1%
Premature Death6,163/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access58.8%
Healthcare Facilities13

Crime Rates: Pekin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Pekin has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.1 inches
44% below US avg
Snowfall59.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,471 ft (448 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates47.7919°N, 98.3278°W
County FIPS38063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65%
D 33.1%

Winner: Republican by 32 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
71% below US avg
High School+92.7%
School Test Score5.74
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density244/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants14
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

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